Bookmark

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Bookmark (Medical)

Bookmark (pronounced: /ˈbʊk.mɑːrk/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to a method of marking a specific location or point of interest for future reference. This term is often used in the context of medical imaging, where a bookmark may be used to mark a specific area on an image for further examination or reference.

Etymology

The term "bookmark" originates from the practice of placing a marker in a book to easily return to a specific page. In the medical context, it is used metaphorically to denote the marking of a specific location or point of interest.

Related Terms

  • Medical Imaging: The process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
  • Radiology: The medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the body.
  • Diagnostic Imaging: The technique and process used to create images of the human body (or parts and function thereof) for clinical purposes.
  • Anatomical Landmark: A clearly identifiable structure within the body, typically used as a point of reference in medical imaging.

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